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Martha Stewart addresses backlash over homeless Halloween costume — but stops short of apologizing

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Serna, V., & Rogers, C. (2026, November 1). Martha Stewart addresses backlash over homeless Halloween costume — but stops short of apologizing. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/01/celebrity-news/martha-stewart-addresses-backlash-over-homeless-halloween-costume-but-stops-short-of-apologizing/

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Martha Stewart responded to criticism over her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person by explaining her intent was to raise awareness about homelessness, though she did not explicitly apologize. She told Page Six that the photo, which showed her in tattered clothes with dirt on her face and carrying a sign saying "I am hungry. Help me," had been deleted after causing offense. Stewart emphasized her commitment to supporting charities addressing homelessness while noting Halloween as an important holiday for her creativity and community engagement.

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On November 1, 2026, Martha Stewart faced backlash after sharing and quickly deleting an Instagram photo where she dressed up as a homeless person for Halloween. The costume included tattered clothing, dirt smeared on her face, and a sign reading "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!" Two days later, Stewart issued another apology, acknowledging that she had made a mistake by saying it was hard to admit when you've "really screwed up." She defended her intentions, stating that homelessness is an ongoing social crisis in America and she supports charities combating the issue. Despite this, critics remained unsatisfied, with many calling out the insensitivity of using such a serious topic for Halloween entertainment.

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Vanessa Serna

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Martha Stewart has spoken out after sparking backlash by dressing up as a homeless person for Halloween. asserted

Stewart → speak → Halloween

“I am distressed that my Halloween costume yesterday, which was intended to bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness, has offended people, which was never my intention,” the businesswoman told Page Six in a statement Sunday, shortly after deleting the photo. asserted

businesswoman → distress → photo

“Homelessness continues to remain one of America’s greatest challenges and ongoing crises, something that I care deeply about and I have spent a significant amount of time and effort supporting charities that combat this ongoing social epidemic,” she continued. asserted

she → continue → epidemic

Stewart shared she was “committed to continuing to make a difference.” asserted

she → share → difference

Elsewhere, she described Halloween as “one of [her] favorite holidays of the year,” sharing how she “spent decades teaching others how to celebrate Halloween — sharing fun, festive recipes, providing unique craft ideas, and giving tips on entertaining and hosting.” asserted

she → describe → tips

The TV personality addressed the controversy after she shared — and then deleted — a photo of herself wearing ripped-up clothing with dirt on her face. asserted

she → address → face

Stewart also carried a sign that read, “I am hungry. asserted

I → carry → sign

This story is developing … asserted

story → develop → ?

Martha Stewart addresses backlash over homeless Halloween costume — but stops short of apologizing

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